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5150 · 05-11-2005, 08:36 PM

Hey guys,

How do I get a little bit of surface rust on my chrome pro weld wheels. I guess I'm asking is there anything I can buy to help with the elbow grease.

thanks,

Bryan

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-11-2005, 08:43 PM

eagle one makes some sort of wheel polish for this, or maybe it's mothers

armyavncowgirl · 05-11-2005, 08:44 PM

Nevr Dull works great! I've used it on my rims and bumper. It really is a good product.

longhorn71 · 05-11-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by armyavncowgirl

Nevr Dull works great! I've used it on my rims and bumper. It really is a good product.

works great!!I use this on my work truck too.Takes all day but it sure looks nice after!!.Mothers Aluminmun polish works great too

Fred T · 05-11-2005, 10:58 PM

Us old guys use SOS pads. Problem is that you have to seal the wheel to keep it from rusting again, no matter what you use. The SOS pad will leave some corrosion inhibitor on the surface.

5150 · 05-11-2005, 10:59 PM

Will it take off the rust?

**Stocker** · 05-11-2005, 11:05 PM

#0000 steel wool works fairly well...

purple gas · 05-12-2005, 12:10 AM

I agree with stocker.. SOS are ok, but the steel is coarser than the 0000 steel wool and the SOS are SO Soapy. Ultra fine steel wool & some windex works wonders. A god coat of wax after cleaning will help reduce the rust comming back.

RIDDLA · 05-12-2005, 12:21 AM

Also try ketchup and foil it works for me. Riddla

**special-K** · 05-12-2005, 07:32 AM

I didn`t know about the ketchup part.But`aluminum foil works.The ketcup has some acidity and it`s pastey.

Joe67 · 05-12-2005, 07:44 AM

Yep, steel wool works great to remove rust on CHROME wheels. I use some car wash soap and water and start cleanin'

Brewski* · 05-12-2005, 08:33 AM

0000 stainless steel wool and COKE~!

jtminton · 05-12-2005, 09:15 AM

I used steel wool. It took three hours, though, I had some pretty serious rust. Plus, I have 8 lugs, which meant I had to scrub 192 lug nut sides, and 32 lug nut ends. Ugh. A coat of Meguiar's later, and you can comb your hair in my wheels. . . .

CHEVYE · 05-12-2005, 10:03 AM

i use some steel wool and soft scrub or tile cleaner and it seems to work good.

Joe67 · 05-12-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jtminton

I used steel wool. It took three hours, though, I had some pretty serious rust. Plus, I have 8 lugs, which meant I had to scrub 192 lug nut sides, and 32 lug nut ends. Ugh. A coat of Meguiar's later, and you can comb your hair in my wheels. . . .

No way, I'd remove the wheels and buy new lug nuts first

Jason915 · 05-12-2005, 10:07 AM

coke and foil, then wax

Ackattack · 05-12-2005, 02:49 PM

I use steel wool for chrome.

**VetteVet** · 05-12-2005, 03:03 PM

I've had real good luck with Dupont no.7 rubbing compound and then a good chrome polish.

1STtimePRo'71 · 05-12-2005, 06:54 PM

Wicked Products Chrome Polish. Availible at any Semi Shop. Otherwise Neverdull. Unless you want to use ketchup

or tinfoil

Cethern · 05-12-2005, 07:54 PM

I would say a good chrome polish would work. Another thought would be to use WD-40 and a wool pad, you would have to clean the wheels real good after you where done though.
On Myth Busters they used Alum foil and coke to clean a bumper that worked pretty good.

Brainchild · 05-12-2005, 10:41 PM

Steel wool,and wax is what I would use.Lots of elbow grease.I used an electric buffer and polish on my grille,and it worked OK too.

05-11-2005, 08:36 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	How to get rust off chrome wheels Hey guys, How do I get a little bit of surface rust on my chrome pro weld wheels. I guess I'm asking is there anything I can buy to help with the elbow grease. thanks, Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

05-11-2005, 08:43 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	eagle one makes some sort of wheel polish for this, or maybe it's mothers __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-11-2005, 08:44 PM	#3
armyavncowgirl C10 Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 194	Nevr Dull Nevr Dull works great! I've used it on my rims and bumper. It really is a good product. Attached Images __________________ 09 Chevrolet HHR --- Cruck --- cross between a Car and a Truck Former rides: 1967 C10 LWB 1972 C10 LWB 1969 C10 LWB (parts truck) Last edited by armyavncowgirl; 05-11-2005 at 08:44 PM.

05-11-2005, 10:58 PM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Us old guys use SOS pads. Problem is that you have to seal the wheel to keep it from rusting again, no matter what you use. The SOS pad will leave some corrosion inhibitor on the surface. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-11-2005, 10:59 PM	#6
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Will it take off the rust? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

05-11-2005, 11:05 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	#0000 steel wool works fairly well... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-12-2005, 12:10 AM	#8
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	I agree with stocker.. SOS are ok, but the steel is coarser than the 0000 steel wool and the SOS are SO Soapy. Ultra fine steel wool & some windex works wonders. A god coat of wax after cleaning will help reduce the rust comming back. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

05-12-2005, 12:21 AM	#9
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05-12-2005, 07:32 AM	#10
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05-12-2005, 07:44 AM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Yep, steel wool works great to remove rust on CHROME wheels. I use some car wash soap and water and start cleanin' __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-12-2005, 08:33 AM	#12
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	0000 stainless steel wool and COKE~!

05-12-2005, 09:15 AM	#13
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	I used steel wool. It took three hours, though, I had some pretty serious rust. Plus, I have 8 lugs, which meant I had to scrub 192 lug nut sides, and 32 lug nut ends. Ugh. A coat of Meguiar's later, and you can comb your hair in my wheels. . . . __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

05-12-2005, 10:03 AM	#14
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i use some steel wool and soft scrub or tile cleaner and it seems to work good. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

05-12-2005, 10:07 AM	#16
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05-12-2005, 03:03 PM	#18
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	I've had real good luck with Dupont no.7 rubbing compound and then a good chrome polish. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

05-12-2005, 06:54 PM	#19
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Wicked Products Chrome Polish. Availible at any Semi Shop. Otherwise Neverdull. Unless you want to use ketchup or tinfoil __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

05-12-2005, 07:54 PM	#20
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I would say a good chrome polish would work. Another thought would be to use WD-40 and a wool pad, you would have to clean the wheels real good after you where done though. On Myth Busters they used Alum foil and coke to clean a bumper that worked pretty good. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

05-12-2005, 10:41 PM	#21
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